Charles Fastov New York Probation Official, 90

Published: April 4, 2000

Charles Fastov, the first director of probation for New York City, died on March 25 at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 90.

He was appointed director of probation by Mayor Abraham Beame in 1974 and served until 1976, when he retired.

Before 1974, Mr. Fastov was a chief of probation for New York's Second Judicial District and a probation officer and supervisor. He also worked as a social worker for the New York Department of Social Services and for private agencies.

Mr. Fastov was born in Brooklyn in 1910, and received a bachelor's degree from the College of the City of New York and a master's degree from Columbia University.

His wife, Dorothy, died in 1996. He is survived by a daughter, Alice Fastov, of Dedham, Mass.; a son, Robert S. Fastov, of Washington; and one grandchild.